HB 1118 (2006): requiring paper ballots at all elections.

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HB 1118 (2006)

requiring paper ballots at all elections.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Election Law
  • Senate committee: Internal Affairs
  • Subject: Elections
  • Chapter law: 23

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2006 and referred to the House Election Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 17, 2006. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 1, 2006 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on February 9, 2006 and was referred to the Senate Internal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 8, 2006. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 16, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On March 16, 2006 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on March 22, 2006 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on March 31, 2006, making it Chapter 23 of the session laws. It took effect on May 30, 2006.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 17, 2006, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Election Law, RM308/LOB
  • March 8, 2006, 3:30 PM: hearing, Senate Internal Affairs, LOB 103

Votes

  • February 1, 2006, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • March 16, 2006, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2006: Introduced and ref to Election Law
  • January 17, 2006: Public Hearing Jan 17 11:00 RM308/LOB
  • January 26, 2006: Comm Rprt: OTP for Feb 1 (vote 17-0; CC)
  • February 1, 2006: Passed, MA, VV
  • February 9, 2006: Introduced and Referred to Internal Affairs
  • March 8, 2006: Hearing; March 8, 2006, Room 103, LOB, 3:30 p.m
  • March 9, 2006: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [03/16/06]; SC10
  • March 16, 2006: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 16, 2006: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • March 22, 2006: Enrolled
  • March 22, 2006: Enrolled
  • March 31, 2006: Signed by the Governor, 3/31/06, Eff. date 5/30/06, Chapter 0023

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